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Short form of Kyra or Greek
"Lord"
Kyrie elieson is one of the oldest religious refrains, meaning Lord, have mercy. As a first name, though, Kyrie is less a name of God and more a nickname-name that might be short for Kyra or a…
Kinzlee is a modern feminine name that emerged in the early 21st century, representing the trend toward creative spellings and the popularity of the 'lee/leigh/ley' suffix. Likely derived from…
Kayleen is a feminine name with Irish and American origins, created as a modern variation of Kathleen or a combination of the popular Kay and the suffix -leen. The name carries the meaning 'pure' or…
Hebrew
"ram's horn, ray of light"
Israeli-born singer Keren Ann introduced this traditional Hebrew name to the US, where it could well be mistaken for Karen. Nevertheless, 100 girls were given the name in a recent year.
Short form of Katherine
"pure"
Katy, or more popularly Katie, stood fashionably on their own two feet for several years there, during the Katelyn boom. But now both Katy and Katie are fading in favor of grownup Kate or buttoned-up…
Spelling variation of Caitlin
Caitlin, but with the popular -lynn suffix.
Kaliya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins across different cultures. In Sanskrit traditions, Kaliya (कालिय) refers to a serpent in Hindu mythology defeated by Krishna. In Slavic…
Place name
Kensington is a place name with a number of referents; there are cities by the name in Australia, Canada, South Africa, the UK, and the US. As a girls' name, it entered the US Top 1000 in 2015,…
English word name
"the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group"
Rappers Cardi B and Offset gave the truly unique word name Kulture to their daughter in 2018. Its message is more inclusive and artistic than such elevated celebrity baby names as Saint, Reign, and…
Variation of Kaylee and Kali with the popular "-leigh" suffix.
West African
"kingly"
Traditionally a West African boys' name, Khari is used quite often for girls in the U.S. as well, thanks to its similarity to the more familiar Carrie. Khari is one of the African names that easily…
Arabic
"beloved"
The lilting name of a range of mythical mountains, with an extensive menu of spellings, and a more unusual way of fitting in with current favorites Lila and Lola.
American invented name
A modern invention that combines Taylor's ending with the kool initial K.
American, invented name
Adding an extra 'R' to Kiera makes it rhyme with the fashionable Sierra. Kierra is a more distinctive choice than Kiera, Keira, or Kyra, all similarly pronounced, but there may be some pronunciation…
American variation of Kayla
"laurel, crown, wreath"
A contemporary choice, Kayley blends elements of Kayla, Hayley, Michaela, and Keeley. Likely invented as a variation of Kayla, it can be considered a combination of popular sounds, though it may also…
Fictional name
"droplet"
A prominent character name from the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender , derived from an Arabic word meaning "(water) droplet" — Katara belongs to a water tribe.
Modern invented name, combination of Kyle and Tyler, or Dutch
"archer"
Used for baby girls every year since the 80s, Kyler provides an alternative for parents wanting something with the sounds or style of Skyler, Carter, Kaia, Kylie, and Kyla. On one hand, Kyler can be…
Variation of Cadence, word name
Kaidence is a newly-introduced variation of musical, rhythmic Cadence. Kaidence entered the Top 1000 in 2013, the same year it was rumored to be the frontrunner for Kim and Kanye's daughter. (It was…
Modern invention, combining Kacey and Lynn
"vigilant + pretty; vigilant + lake"
Kacelyn is a modern invented name, given to around 15 girls every year. It combines the unisex Kacey with the popular suffix, -lyn , giving it the possible meanings "brave in battle, but soft and…
Compound name, variation of Katherine, Greek
Kaylene is a modern feminine name that gained modest popularity in the late 20th century. It appears to be a creative blend of Katherine short form Kay with the -lene suffix. Katherine, which comes…